Clean Solutions to
Kentucky's Dirty Problems
KEF and Other Organizations Unite to Take Action for Clean Energy Policy |
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Kentuckians to DAQ: Pollution |
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Report released by
"The Health Case for Reforming the
Toxic Substances Control Act"
Press Release
"New report demonstrates reductions in toxic chemical exposure would make Americans healthier, wealthier"
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Ashley and her mom are both cancer survivors. Ashley is concerned for the future health of her daughter. "It's my strong hope that someday all our children will know that the chemicals around them have been tested and proven to be safe for their health." |
KY Moms share their hopes |
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Did you know: Many household cleaners contain toxic chemicals linked to asthma & reproductive harm? But you can free your home from these unsafe chemicals! We’ll show you how. KEF presents |
Clean & Healthy Homes
A hands-on demonstration teaching YOU how to make
safe, inexpensive cleaning products.
Call us to schedule a demonstration for you and your friends
or for your church, social or civic group! 859-986-0868
Each participant makes at least one household cleaner and
receives a packet of recipes for several more
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A few participants in a "Clean & Healthy Homes" Workshop |
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 Betsee Redden |
 Chanel Meadows |
 Zac Danneman |
State releases draft air permit for EKPC's Smith 1
coal-fired power plant in Clark Co.
KEF, KFTC & Sierra Club respond
January 4th press release:
"Pollution permit for coal-fired plant threatens air, public health"
KEF's Issues
- Safe Chemical Weapons Disposal
- Clean Air, Clean Energy
- Toxic-Free Future
- Environmentally Sustainable Neighbors/Depot
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Urgent Action Needed!!
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The KY Department for Air Quality will take written comments on the pollution permit for EKPC'S proposed coal-fired power plant in Clark Co. until February 15th.
The plant will cost more than $800 million, is unneeded and poses significant threats to:
-- Your Clean Air --
-- Your Health --
-- Your Drinking Water --
-- Your Electric Bill --
You can submit comments before February 15 by sending them to James Morse at KY Division for Air Quality:
james.morse@ky.gov
with a copy to Region 4 EPA at: Lapierre.Kenneth@epamail.epa.gov.
Your written comments recieved by Feb 15th
gives you a chance to demand:
-- Clean Air through Clean Energy --
Click here for Factsheet.
What's New...
Public News Service
02/05/10 "State hears from residents on proposed coal burning plant"
WTVQ 36
02/04/10 "EKPC Proposed coal burning plant"
Lexington Herald-Leader
02/03/10 "Coal-burning plant would add pollution"
Louisville Courier Journal
01/31/10 "Renewable energy requirement urged in KY"
01/28/10 "Kentucky greenhouse-emission growth worst in nation, panel told"
Greenwire
01/27/10 "BPA bans pass in Wis. Senate, Wash. House"
Richmond Register
01/25/10 "KEF joins toxic law reform"
Lexington Herald-Leader
01/08/10 LTE "Amen on EKPC"
Richmond Register
01/05/10 "Controversy over proposed Clark County coal plant heating up"
Louisville Courier Journal
01/04/10 "Hearing scheduled for Clark County, Ky., power plant"
Lexington Herald-Leader
01/04/10 "Permit for electric plant under fire"
12/23/09 "PSC orders East Kentucky Power to justify Clark Co. plant"
12/22/09 Editorial "Shaky finances a risk to consumers"
Winchester Sun
12/11/09 Op-Ed "Coal may not be EKPC's answer for inexpensive, reliable energy"
Citizen Voice & Times
11/12/09 LTE "Public Service Commission should revoke certification of proposed coal-burning power plant"
E&E Daily
12/04/09 "Legislation calls for endocrine disruptor research program"
12/03/09 "Toxics law revision should address emerging science, uncertainty, admin officials say"
Greenwire
12/02/09 "Study finds large number of chemicals in minority newborns"
Danville Advocate-Messenger
12/01/09 LTE "Stop building coal-burning power plants"
Winchester Sun
12/01/09 "Clark Energy wants rates hiked"
E&E Daily
12/01/09 "EPA chief to discuss toxics regs with Senate panel"
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